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Have a read of Jamie’s thoughts below or read the full article here Mahi Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Marlborough, New Zealand Complex and taut with nice purity. Has some citrus and grapefruit, but also a hint of spicy, nutty character under the fruit. Quite textural and rounded, with some prettiness. It has some of the Marlborough exotic quality, but it’s really nicely balanced and textured, with great precision. 92/100 Mahi Boundary Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand High clay, east of Blenheim town. No additions (no SO2 in the juice even), hand picked straight to barrel (barriques), wild yeast ferment. This is rich and textural with nice intensity. There’s a delicate green quality that adds a spicy cabbage and herb note that sits nicely with the sweet pear and peach fruit. Finishes nutty and a bit stony. Lovely texture to this wine. 92/100 Mahi Boundary Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Marlborough, New Zealand This has lovely texture and delicacy. Fine green hints with lovely fine-grained citrus fruit and a delicate spiciness. Lovely harmony here with beautiful fruit expression and a really…

Our inaugural Top 100 New Zealand Wines of 2017 is a selection that taps into the impressive evolution of wine style and quality in what is a very young wine-growing nation. The eye-catching depth of New Zealand wine across a myriad of styles is of significance to wine collectors and drinkers because this is a group of wines that mark a clear step away from the oceans of sauvignon blanc that first put this place on the world wine grid. Read more here…https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/top-100-new-zealand-wines-2017/

2017 Mahi Marlborough Pinot Gris 94 points / 5 stars Stylish and complex, the engaging bouquet shows baked pear, fig, orange peel and floral characters with a touch of fragrant spice. The palate is succulent and beautifully weighted, and delivers excellent fruit power and roundness, backed by bright acidity. The wine offers ripe fruit intensity together with subtle savoury undertones. At its best: now to 2021. 2017 Mahi Marlborough Rosé 93 points / 5 stars A gorgeous flavoursome wine, the elegantly expressed bouquet shows raspberry, watermelon, citrus and floral characters, leading to a vibrant palate that is charming and lively. The wine offers excellent purity as well as fine texture and crisp acidity, finishing beautifully long and mouth-watering. At its best: now to 2019.